06 Dyna Bottoming Out
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RE: 06 Dyna Bottoming Out
I had the same issue........set them on 3 and no more bottom out issue. My $.02.
ORIGINAL: MaineHD
yes, they are set soft, but if you set them hard then you are sacraficing ride quality on any bump that doesnt cause a bottoming out as you arent using the suspensions full range of movement. Just wonding if people w/ 11" shocks have had damage?
yes, they are set soft, but if you set them hard then you are sacraficing ride quality on any bump that doesnt cause a bottoming out as you arent using the suspensions full range of movement. Just wonding if people w/ 11" shocks have had damage?
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RE: 06 Dyna Bottoming Out
ORIGINAL: czissman
"ride quality" is subjective. The purpose of a shock / spring is to keep the rider stable and keep the rubber in constant contact with the road while bringing everything as quickly as possible back to equillibrium. When the suspension is set too soft you may well pass comfortably over surface defects, but your tire will likely suffer at least a reduction in traction during the trade-off: not a good thing if this happens in an aggressive turn. I prefer to sacrifice a bit of comfort in order to keep my rubber firmly stuck to the tar. To me, it feels good to "feel" the road, and thus--to me--ride quality = moderately stiff suspension.
"ride quality" is subjective. The purpose of a shock / spring is to keep the rider stable and keep the rubber in constant contact with the road while bringing everything as quickly as possible back to equillibrium. When the suspension is set too soft you may well pass comfortably over surface defects, but your tire will likely suffer at least a reduction in traction during the trade-off: not a good thing if this happens in an aggressive turn. I prefer to sacrifice a bit of comfort in order to keep my rubber firmly stuck to the tar. To me, it feels good to "feel" the road, and thus--to me--ride quality = moderately stiff suspension.
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